
Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law’s team specialises in handling contentious employment matters for labour unions, local companies and multinational companies operating in Egypt. The practice’s caseload spans collective labour agreements, unfair dismissals and related litigation. As practice head for both the firm’s employment and litigation departments, Omar Abou Elenain spearheads employment litigation. Other key practitioners include Hala Hashem, a go-to adviser for employment policies and corporate secretarial work, and Mohamed Atef, who focuses on all types of labour contracts and employment-related dispute resolution.
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Key clients
- Abraaj Capital
- AERA Ancient Egypt Research Associates
- AIG Egypt Insurance Company
- Al Nour Wal Amal Association
- Al- Thani Investments
- Alexandria Wax Products Company (AWPC)
- Alitalia– Società Aerea Italiana S.p.A
- Alstom Egypt
- American Bureau of Shipping - ABS Europe Ltd.
- American University in Cairo (AUC)
Work highlights
- Representing Grand Nile Tower Hotel in drafting and reviewing the Collective LaborAgreement concluded with the General Trade Union of Tourism and Hotels Workers and the Hotel Workers’ Union Committee
- Representing Conrad International Egypt LLC in the case filed against three employees and requesting that they jointly pay $200 000 for gross mistakes committed on the hotel premises in addition to compensation for sustained damages.
- Representing Conrad International Egypt LLC in four labour cases filed by 28 employees requesting to receive 30% of the tips collected at the Casino of Cairo Conrad.
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Practice head
Omar Abou Elenain
Other key lawyers
Hala Hashem; Mohamed Atef